Why women’s health matters policy brief

Women experience health, illness, and healthcare differently to men and these differences begin at birth. This policy brief argues that better outcomes in women’s health offers benefits for individuals, families and the community.

Keywords: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, adult women, advocacy, caregivers, carers, children, funding, gender, gender equality, gender equity, government and policy, health and wellbeing, health care, health equity, health rights, LGBTIQ+, medical care, national, older women, policy, prevention of gender based violence, social determinants of health, women with disabilities, women's rights, young people, young women

Author(s): Australian Women's Health Network, Australian Women's Health Alliance
Organisation: Australian Women's Health Network, Australian Women's Health Alliance
Year Published: 2022
Language: English

Australian Women’s Health Alliance acknowledges the owners of the lands on which we live and work, and pay our respect to Elders past and present. We recognise First Nations people across this country and their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. Sovereignty has not been ceded.

Have a health concern?

Call healthdirect – 1800 022 222

Experiencing violence?

Contact 1800RESPECT

Is it an emergency?

Call triple zero – 000

Other crisis and general helplines can also be found online

Want to yarn with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter?

Call 13YARN – 13 92 76

Looking for LGBTIQ+ support?

Contact QLife – 1800 184 527

Australian Women’s Health Alliance acknowledges the support of the Australian Government. The Women’s Health Hub project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Health Peak Advisory Bodies Program.

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